How Many People Are Named Lyudmila?

Complete statistics for the name Lyudmila: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.

Lyudmila
Very Rare
Russian

Lyudmila means 'light' in Russian, making it a radiant choice for a daughter. Only 27 people named Lyudmila live in the US today, which means 1 in 12,330,760 Americans share this name. The majority, 78%, are under 30, giving it a decidedly modern vibe.

~27
Living in US
1 in 12,330,760
Americans
1995
Peak Year

📖 Meaning & Origin

💬
Meaning
Light
🌐
Origin
Russian
🌟
Lucky Day
Wednesday
💎
Lucky Stone
Aquamarine
🔢
Numerology
Life Path 7
Personality Traits
Radiant Hopeful Gentle
7
Life Path Number

Life-path number 7 traditionally represents introspection and spiritual growth.

🌍 Worldwide Usage

1,497,105
Worldwide Bearers
#489
Global Rank
🇷🇺 Russia
1,139,692
🇰🇿 Kazakhstan
92,704
🇺🇿 Uzbekistan
86,560
🇧🇾 Belarus
70,757
🇹🇯 Tajikistan
26,704
🇰🇬 Kyrgyzstan
18,190
🇹🇲 Turkmenistan
15,503
🇧🇬 Bulgaria
9,001
🇺🇸 United States
7,721
🇮🇱 Israel
6,836

⚥ Gender Distribution

♂ Male
0 (0%)
♀ Female
27 (100%)

📊 Births by Age Group

Avg Cohort Age: 14
21
Would be under 30 (78%)
6
Would be 30–60 (22%)
0
Would be over 60 (0%)

All 27 recorded US births for this name, grouped by the age those individuals would be today. Not adjusted for survival, so the number living today is lower (see the living estimate above).

📈 Popularity Over Time

Peak: 1995

Annual US births from SSA records  ·  Trend: Stable

🏆 Name Scorecard

Popularity
31
Classic Feel
22
Modern Appeal
98
International
100

Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency

📜 Lyudmila Through the Generations

Lyudmila saw its peak popularity in 1995 with just 6 births, indicating it's a newer-generation name. Today, there are 27 Lyudmilas in the US, with 21 under 30 years old, 6 aged between 30 and 60, and none over 60. This distribution suggests a stable trend, with the name remaining popular among younger generations. The average age of Lyudmilas in the US is 14, reflecting its status as a modern name.

⭐ Famous People Named Lyudmila

Ludmila or Ludmilla is a female given name of Slavic origin. It consists of two elements: lud ("people") and mila. Because the initial L is mostly soft (palatalized), it is sometimes also transcribed Lyudmila, Lyudmyla or Ljudmila, and is written as Ľudmila or Ľudmyla in Slovak.…

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✨ Similar Names to Lyudmila

🌿 Related Names by Origin

Other names sharing Lyudmila's Russian roots

📄 About the Name Lyudmila

How Many People Have the Name Lyudmila?

Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 27 people in the United States currently share the name Lyudmila. That works out to roughly 1 in every 12,330,760 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.

Is Lyudmila a Common or Rare Name?

Lyudmila is classified as Very Rare. The rarity scale runs from Very Common (shared by millions) through Common, Uncommon, Rare, and Very Rare. Understanding where a name sits helps parents gauge uniqueness, genealogists narrow down records, and individuals settle debates about their own name's distinctiveness.

What Does the Name Lyudmila Mean?

Lyudmila means "light" and comes from Russian origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 7.

Gender Breakdown

Of all recorded bearers of Lyudmila in SSA data, approximately 0% are male and 100% are female.

When Was Lyudmila Most Popular?

The name Lyudmila reached peak popularity in 1995, with 6 babies registered that year. Current trend: Stable.

How Is This Data Calculated?

All figures are statistical estimates, not exact government headcounts. The underlying data comes from the SSA National Baby Names dataset. Full methodology is explained on the methodology page.

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

How many people are named Lyudmila?

Approximately 27 people named Lyudmila live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 27. That works out to roughly 1 in 12,330,760 Americans.

Is Lyudmila a rare name?

Lyudmila is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 12,330,760 Americans has this name.

What does the name Lyudmila mean?

Lyudmila means "light" and comes from Russian origins.

Is Lyudmila more male or female?

Based on SSA records, 0% of people named Lyudmila are male and 100% are female.

When was Lyudmila most popular?

Lyudmila peaked in 1995 with 6 births that year. Current trend: Stable.

How accurate are these statistics?

All figures are statistical estimates based on SSA birth records and age-adjusted modeling. See the methodology page for full details.

Disclaimer: All results are statistical estimates based on aggregated SSA birth records and modeling. Not exact counts of individuals. Data source: SSA National Baby Names dataset.
Quick Stats
Living in US27
All-Time Births27
1 in X1 in 12,330,760
RarityVery Rare
GenderFemale
Avg Age14
Peak Year1995
World Rank#489
Male %0%
Female %100%

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All counts are statistical estimates. See the methodology page.